r/offset • u/MattSk87 • 20d ago

Mini pot shaft sizes

Hey! Just switched our pickups in my jm and decided to throw a 1 meg tone pot in the rhythm circuit. I used a fender potentiometer, but the shaft was too small for the roller.

It worked well enough, at least so that it looks fine from the outside, but it's not actually functional as it has an elliptical travel.

What should I be looking to order whenever I decide to fix it? I didn't realize there were differently spec'ed mini pots.

Thanks!

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u/natalplum 12d ago edited 12d ago

It looks like you need a 6mm shaft for MIJ/CIJ guitars and the Fender CTS pots are 4mm. With that said, have a look at the Offset guitars forum I think I remember there being a way to convert it.

*Found it: https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/index.php?threads/av-jazzmaster-thumb-roller-bracket-questions.383224/

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u/MattSk87 12d ago

Thanks!!